Development and field evaluation of the sentinel mosquito arbovirus capture kit (SMACK)
Abstract Background Although sentinel animals are used successfully throughout the world to monitor arbovirus activity, ethical considerations and cross-reactions in serological assays highlight the importance of developing viable alternatives. Here we outline the development of a passive sentinel m...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2015-10-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1114-9 |